hoist

Example Sentences

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The mayor of Greenland's capital on Thursday called on media professionals and content creators to act responsibly after a failed attempt by a German comedian to hoist the US flag.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

He had pushed the nephew towards a branch so the nephew could hoist himself onto land; but the older man did not manage get back up himself, according to the report.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

He proceeded to deliver an MVP-caliber season that has now made the Rams one of the favorites to hoist another Lombardi Trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

A Los Angeles County airship was able to hoist down an air medic to the bodies around 7:30 p.m., officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

The teachers hoist me out of the pool while Julicza covers me with towels.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles